Registered Physician's Assistant, Part Time - New York, United States - LESC

Description

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides medical services to clients within the scope of practice for a Registered Physician Assistant.

MAJOR DUTIES:

· Collects medical history at admission and performs annual physical examinations.

· Orders all required laboratory tests and other medical procedures and reviews results.

· Presents findings to physician for final admission diagnosis*.

· Updates immunizations such as tetanus and influenza.

· Applies and interprets tuberculosis skin tests.

· Draws blood for admissions, annual evaluations and other tests as indicated.

· Sees clients with medical complaints, prescribes appropriate treatment and/or makes appropriate referrals.

· Evaluates appropriateness of continued treatment on a regular basis pursuant to and in compliance with mandated regulations.

· Evaluates client's reaction to medication and presents findings to physician.

· Evaluates need for dosage change and makes recommendation to physician.

· Reports all unusual medical occurrences with clients to the physician.

· Provides primary emergency care to clients in treatment.

· Reviews urinalysis results as required.

· Records all appropriate notes and documents in the client's chart.

· Assumes active role in interdisciplinary management of the client.

· Participates in interdisciplinary staff conferences.

· Fills in for other staff who are on leave.

· Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

*The determination of a two-year history of narcotic dependence and current physiological addiction must be made by a licensed physician. The final decision to accept a client for methadone treatment must be made and recorded in the client's clinical record by a licensed staff physician.

SCHEDULE: Part Time, Flexible (21 hours / week)

RATE: $50 - $55 / hour dependent on experience

LOCATION: NY, NY 10002

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QUALIFICATION - EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

· RPA license in the State of New York and Bachelor's degree (BS) from a four-year college or university; 2 – 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation details: 50-55 Hourly Wage

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